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Author: Kimberley Johnson

So…I Did A Thing…

I did a thing

I did a thing and now there is a book with my name on it. An actual, proper book with a front cover and everything! Being an author has been a bit of a

Published April 7, 2021
Categorised as 2021, all about me, blogger, working mums, writer Tagged author, blogger, book, published author, writer

Conspiracy Theories – and why I don’t care about them

Over the last few months, conspiracy theories have popped up everywhere, there is a group of people who are ready to spread a new theory.

Published March 29, 2021
Categorised as conspiracy theories, covid, real life Tagged conspiracy theories, covid

One Year On…

Today marks one year since I last went ‘to work’. Nobody knew when the centre would be allowed to re-open again or whether we would even have jobs to go back to

Published March 17, 2021
Categorised as 2020, 2021, all about me, blogger, reflection, working mums, writer

Being a Mother to Daughters

As a woman, the story hit home in a way that was familiar. As a mother, it reignited fears for the safety of my daughters. I am the mother of two daughters

Published March 14, 2021
Categorised as daughters, motherhood, parenting Tagged daughters, news, parenting, real life

I have to be honest…

I have to take a minute to be honest. Despite being a parent for more than 16 years now, I can honestly say that I am just as clueless as I was the first time

Published March 12, 2021
Categorised as family, large family, motherhood, mum guilt, parenting, reflection

Rock and Roll isn’t always so Rock n Roll

  Imagine the scene, it’s Friday night; you’re all dressed up and ready to go. It’s band night at your local pub or music venue and you’re heading out to listen to whoever is playing. As you step inside an head towards the bar, you can hear them sound-checking, so you glance over before finding… Continue reading Rock and Roll isn’t always so Rock n Roll

Published March 9, 2021
Categorised as blogger, live music, music

Say Yes and See what Happens

A few months ago, I made the decision to say yes more. I decided that I would embrace opportunities, step outside of my comfort zone and see what happened. This mostly came about form a feeling of intense frustration; I was struggling to find work, missing my social life and drowning under the weight of… Continue reading Say Yes and See what Happens

Published March 5, 2021
Categorised as 2021, all about me, poitivity, real life, say yes, working mums, writer

The Importance of Reading

To me, reading is as vital as breathing. I am one of those people who is more likely to pack a holiday suitcase with books than bikinis.

Published March 2, 2021
Categorised as children, motherhood, parenting, reading, tips

Sleep? What’s that?

I miss sleep! I have been a parent now for a little over 16 years and I would estimate that I have spent approximately 95% of that time wandering around in an exhausted haze. In fact, I appear to have become some sort of semi-functioning zombie. As mothers, we are all warned about the early… Continue reading Sleep? What’s that?

Published February 24, 2021
Categorised as babies, children, family, motherhood, mum guilt, newborns, parenting, sleepless nights

Memories Rather Than Gifts

Someone once told me that you won’t remember what you were given for Christmas when you were 10, but you will remember who you spent it with. On a separate occasion, another close friend pointed out that we can’t take ‘things’ with us. All we really have is our memories. The more I think about… Continue reading Memories Rather Than Gifts

Published February 17, 2021
Categorised as birthdays, children, christmas, gifts, large family, tips, traditions

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